The Running Blog

Yesterday was the official start date of the Feel Great in 8 where the goal is to lose 8 pounds in 8 weeks.

Last week I didn't do squat as I took a small vacation.

The hard part is making all of this a good habit. One day at a time.

Justin -- 3 miles

Distance: 3 miles

Went for a run today, my first since the Hannibal Cannibal over a week ago. This has been a very stressful summer for me as far as school work goes, and my running has been effected by it. The worst is yet to come, the last two weeks of this month are going to be killer, but I am going to try very hard to get back onto a regular running schedule.

It was a great day to run, the clouds hid the sun and there was a nice breeze blowing. I ran a continuous 3 miles, which I haven't done in a long time (I usually use a walk/run method) I think I might start at least one continuous run each week to mix things up a bit. My plan right now is to do a 12 mile run this weekend.

Winngirl -- Back at it

Distance: 2.4 miles

I've been taking it pretty easy lately. Running a few mornings here and there. BUT time to get back down to business. So I have signed up for the KC 1/2 marathon in October. Let the official training begin!

Justin -- Hannibal Cannibal 5k

Distance: 3.1 miles

I ran the Hannibal Cannibal 5k on the 4th of July. It was pouring down rain for most of the race, but still quite a few people turned out to run. There are some big hills on the course, including the infamous "lover's leap" which was just ridiculous.

Mandy, Craig, Christi, and Kai all made it out in the rain to cheer me on at the finish. Of course after the race the skies started to clear up a bit. It was a fun race to run, and the t-shirt is pretty sweet. I think I'll probably run this one again come next year.

gringo -- Post Deployment Issues

I'm a shin splint gimp right now but the elliptical is working for me thus far. I'll probably trade off with the bike and my real bicycle here real soon.

It's a lot of bang for my buck and doesn't hurt me. I honestly have no idea why my shins were giving me such a hard time so I'll try and build up from here.

I've been directed to do more physical stuff as it's pretty obvious why. It's a great way to get the teenage angst out of me and it seems after the deployment I've got a lot of it. Working out helps and I notice on my off days that I'm more wound up than the days I do work out.

Justin -- 3 miles

Distance: 3 miles

I went out for another 3 mile run today, I felt a little less sore than yesterday on this one. Another beautiful day to run.

I decided to sign up for the Hannibal Cannibal 5k which is this Saturday. It should be good times, the last leg of the course is running up lover's leap, which is where the race got it's name from "It will eat you up". I'll let you know how it goes!

Justin -- 3 mile run

Distance: 3 miles

My first run since the marathon last weekend. While I didn't feel sore starting out, my muscles quickly began to complain once I got into a rhythm. To train for my next marathon I'm only going to do 3 mile runs on weekdays, possibly a 4 mile. With anything over that on weekends. This was how I trained for my first marathon and it is much easier for me to stick to than the more intensive program I tried for my second one.

It was a good day for a run with a cool wind and some clouds to block the sun. After last week's heat wave it almost even feels cool outside!

Justin -- Grandma's Marathon

Distance: 26.2 miles

This past Friday I was in Duluth, Minnesota with my wife and our friend Charlene. We got into Duluth around 4 pm and a fog was starting to descend around the city. Duluth was a lot smaller than I had thought (only around 80,000 people) but that did not make trying to find a parking space at the convention center any easier. We eventually find an outer lot with spaces, though a sign tells us that we will be trapped in that lot until at least 7:30 due to a 5k race going past our street. That's okay though, we just figured that we would kill some time and leave after 7:30.

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gringo -- "Feel Great in 8"

My work has a thing to help employees lose weight. So, on July 6th or 7th I will be weighed in and have my biometrics taken as well. The competition officially starts the 13th and after that if I successfully finish then I have a chance to win one of five $100 gift certificates.

Considering some folks won't ever try it and some won't successfully finish at the final weigh in, my chances seem pretty good. There's room for 200 participants so who knows.

Anyway, time to lose weight and a good motivator to do it as well. I can't lose. Wait, you know what I mean. If I lose but then I still lose weight anyway and ultimately I win. Nevermind.

gringo -- The Elliptical

I've read some things online but my question still remains. Is the elliptical more comparable to a run or a walk or just in between? I have classified it as a walk although it burns more calories than a walk. Hmmm?

It burns quite a few calories as it includes the upper body workout also. The other part of it though is that there is no impact so the muscles can react and grow from that.

It's not a run but not a walk either. Suggestions?

gringo -- ROTG

Distance: 1.32 miles

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So, I need to start running again. I fell off the wagon a while back... got motivated, then injured myself again. The last injury was not run related.

To keep it short, sweet and hard to beat: for now I will run 3 times a week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday for short distances while paying close attention to my body. The map reads 1.32 miles but I'm not so sure. It wasn't really hard so I guess I've still got it. Anyway, tomorrow I hope to do some good old fashioned muscle failure.

I need to lose 15 pounds very soon.

Wish me luck.

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03/22 - gringo
Run - 3.14 miles

03/22 - gringo
Exercise - 10 minutes

03/17 - gringo
Run - 2 miles

03/15 - gringo
Run - 3.14 miles

03/15 - gringo
Exercise - 10 minutes

03/14 - gringo
Elliptical - 3.76 miles

03/13 - gringo
Walk - 12 miles

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